Established Camping
Toiyabe National Forest Lower Twin Lake Campground
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Toiyabe National Forest Lower Twin Lake Campground is near Bridgeport, CA, surrounded by forested terrain and mountain views. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 80°F in summer. Nearby attractions include Twin Lakes for fishing and boating, and Bodie State Historic Park for exploring a preserved ghost town.
Description
Overview
Lower Twin Lakes Campground is located just 10 miles from Bridgeport, California. The Twin Lakes area is close by, offering boating, fishing, hiking and horseback riding opportunities.
Recreation
Robinson Creek offers good rainbow trout fishing and can be easily accessed from within the campground. Numerous hiking trails are in the vicinity, including the popular Robinson Creek Trail.
Facilities
The campground contains several single-family sites with picnic tables, food storage lockers and fire rings with grills. Flush toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Roads and parking spurs are paved. Robinson Creek South Campground is nearby, where educational programs are held at its amphitheater on weekends from July 4 through Labor Day.
Natural Features
The campground is situated next to Robinson Creek, just below Lower Twin Lake, at an elevation of 7,000 feet. Massive Jeffrey pines tower over the site, offering partial shade. Aspens, sagebrush and summer wildflowers dot the landscape.
Nearby Attractions
Upper and Lower Twin Lakes are within walking distance, offering beautiful mountain scenery, boating, canoeing and fishing for Kokanee salmon and rainbow and brown trout. A public boat ramp and beach are half-mile from the campground. The rugged and scenic Hoover Wilderness Area can be accessed from the Twin Lakes area and offers additional trails for hiking and horseback riding.
Location
Toiyabe National Forest Lower Twin Lake Campground is located in California
Directions
From Bridgeport, California, take Highway 395 and turn south at Twin Lakes Road and travel 9.6 miles. Turn left onto South Twin Road and travel approximately 0.6 miles across the bridge to the campground.
Address
P.O. BOX 472
Bridgeport, CA 93517
Coordinates
38.1727778 N
119.3311111 W
Detours Nearby
Buckeye Hot Springs
18 min away
Trumbull Lake
1 hr 3 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 50 min from Carson City
- 2 hrs 18 min from Reno
- 4 hrs 57 min from Merced
- 5 hrs 47 min from Fresno
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
